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In general, there are five types of microbes: 1  cellulolytic bacteria: digest fiber. 2  proteolytic bacteria: break down protein. 3  lactic acid-producing bacteria: digest starch. 4  protozoa: produce volatile fatty acids. 5  fungi/yeasts: break down fiber. 6  other bacteria: produce B-vitamins.he products of forage digestion are volatile fatty acids, which horses use for energy. Humans have some microbes that should stay in balance as well, although they pale in number and function compared to those of herbivores.
1 Amylase from our salivary glands and pancreas digests starch to maltose in our mouth and small intestine. 2  Lipase from the pancreas digests lipids to fatty acids and glycerol in our small intestine. 3  Pepsin is a protease that begins digestion of proteins, breaking them into peptides and amino acids.